Women Pioneers

Five women were selected to showcase their eco-friendly project at an exhibition in Gaza organized by the Women’s Affairs Center to raise awareness on climate change and the need to…

Celebrating 120 years of women in law Since Ada Evans became the first woman in Australia to graduate in law 120 years ago, many other trailblazing women at the University…

Before you have wedding meltdown number — well, bajillion — call on Jen Glantz, the 34-year-old founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s standing by in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to help brides and grooms across…

The University of Kentucky has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women. This is the university’s first year on the list — appearing as number 88 out of 400…

There’s still more work to do to overcome stereotypes of female scientists Depictions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are powerful sources of inspiration for young women…

There is renewed agitation for more inclusion of women in politics and governance in Nigeria. Analysts and observers of political events believe this is justifiable, considering the number of women…

The 30% Club’s mentoring scheme, aimed at getting more women into board-level positions, is now 10 years old. How much has it achieved? On July 13, a few thousand of…

Pioneering female aviators delivered planes wherever they were needed in the second world war – armed with just a notebook They flew together, died together, and are buried side by…

For the first time, a Zimbabwean peacekeeper has been chosen to receive the prestigious 2021 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Peacekeeping announced on Tuesday.Commending Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare, 39,…

A lack of medium-sized spacesuits highlights women’s needs in the workplace. On March 25, NASA announced that a historic all-female spacewalk on the International Space Station was cancelled, not for…